Sermons on 1 Corinthians 13:1-3:

Everything Minus Love Equals Nothing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

In this great love chapter Paul makes it clear that love is the supreme gift. All of the human relation problems in the world are caused by a lack of love, and only love can lift us above the hatreds in the hearts of mankind.

Where love is absent hate will reign. This is true in every area of life for individuals and groups of all kinds. We are grateful for those who give their lives to protect us from enemy forces, but we cannot thank God that their sacrifice was necessary, for we would not have needed such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Love Is A Choice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Every choice in life can be evaluated by asking, is this a loving choice? If it is not, it is a bad choice. All sin is a bad choice, for it is a violation of love for God or others. Everything that is right is so, because it is loving.

Missionaries often get into complicated cross-cultural issues. Such was the case of the missionary to Africa who had the chief of a tribe all ready for church membership. Only one barrier blocked the way. The chief had 50 wives, and the church would not admit him to membership until he dismissed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

The Purpose Of Life.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 21, 2021

The purpose of life; the work of God’s creative community, is posed by Jesus as a paradox. Of course a paradox is a statement or proposition that, despite sound, (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless...

The Purpose of Life. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8NKJV The purpose of life; the work of God’s creative community, is posed by Jesus as a paradox. Of course a paradox is a statement or proposition that, despite sound, (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of God-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 23, 2021

5 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-V—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: In general people have a similar & genuine confusion about the meaning of love, & what it means to serve a ‘loving’ God. They suppose themselves to be ‘eating from’ the best that ‘love’ has to offer, when in reality they don’t have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Of Jesus Are Characterized By Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 23, 2020

If we are going to be effective disciples and disciple makers, then our lives and our relationships must be characterized by love. Jesus said that they will know we are His disciples because of our love.

A. Let me begin with a story from the Peanut’s cartoons - you know how much I enjoy the Peanuts! 1. It’s Christmas time and Lucy comes to Charlie Brown and says, “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! At this time of year I think we should put aside all our differences and try to be kind.” 2. Charlie ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Charity's Preeminence

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 4, 2020

To establish the preeminence, potentials, and the permanence of charity (love). Charity must hold first place and influence all that we do in word and deed unto God, the Lord, and all people. Without charity, we make nothing, are nothing, and profiteth in nothing.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Charity's Preeminence 2. Charity's Potentials 3. Charity's Permanence Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: "Charity's Preeminence." Paul wrote to the church at Corinth regarding: "The Preeminence of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 4:11-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Love: The Core Of Our Spiritual Existence

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2024

Christ Love: The Core of our Spiritual Existence

Christ Love: The Core of our Spiritual Existence Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Reflection Valentine's Day is a time when people celebrate love in a world that is frequently chaotic and uncertain. Even though romantic love is usually connected to this day, it is important to consider a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

El Amor De Cristo: El Núcleo De Nuestra Existencia Espiritual

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

El amor de Cristo: el núcleo de nuestra existencia espiritual

El amor de Cristo: el núcleo de nuestra existencia espiritual Escritura: 1 Corintios 13:1-13 Reflexión El Día de San Valentín es una época en la que la gente celebra el amor en un mundo frecuentemente caótico e incierto. Aunque el amor romántico suele estar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

Pag-Ibig Ni Kristo: Ang Ubod Ng Ating Espirituwal Na Pag-Iral

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

Pag-ibig ni Kristo: Ang Ubod ng ating Espirituwal na Pag-iral

Pag-ibig ni Kristo: Ang Ubod ng ating Espirituwal na Pag-iral Banal na Kasulatan: 1 Corinto 13:1-13 Pagninilay Ang Araw ng mga Puso ay isang panahon kung kailan ipinagdiriwang ng mga tao ang pag-ibig sa isang mundo na madalas magulo at walang katiyakan. Kahit na ang romantikong pag-ibig ay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

Embracing The Joy Of Staying In Love Through The Seasons Of Married Life

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 4, 2024

Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life (Valentine’s Day Homily)

Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Reflection Love, the basis of human connection, develops in many ways as partners overcome the difficulties of matrimony. From the magical beginnings to the steadfast dedication of elder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

Abrazar La Alegría De Permanecer Enamorados Durante Las Etapas De La Vida Matrimonial

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 5, 2024

Abrazar la alegría de permanecer enamorados durante las etapas de la vida matrimonial (Valentine’s Day)

Abrazar la alegría de permanecer enamorados durante las etapas de la vida matrimonial Escritura: 1 Corintios 13:1-13 Reflexión El amor, la base de la conexión humana, se desarrolla de muchas maneras a medida que la pareja supera las dificultades del matrimonio. Desde los ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

Tinatanggap Ang Kagalakan Ng Pananatili Sa Pag-Ibig Sa Mga Panahon Ng Buhay Na Mag-Asawa

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 5, 2024

Tinatanggap ang Kagalakan ng Pananatili sa Pag-ibig sa mga Panahon ng Buhay na Mag-asawa

Tinatanggap ang Kagalakan ng Pananatili sa Pag-ibig sa mga Panahon ng Buhay na Mag-asawa Banal na Kasulatan: 1 Corinto 13:1-13 Pagninilay Ang pag-ibig, ang batayan ng koneksyon ng tao, ay nabubuo sa maraming paraan habang ang mga kasosyo ay nagtagumpay sa mga paghihirap ng pag-aasawa. Mula sa ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

The Transformative Power Of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2024

We delve into the profound truths of 1 Corinthians 13, where the Apostle Paul expounds on the transformative power of love. Paul reveals the essence of genuine love and its indispensable role in our lives as followers of Christ.

Title: The Transformative Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truths of 1 Corinthians 13, where the Apostle Paul expounds on the transformative power of love. In this passage, Paul reveals the essence of genuine love and its indispensable role in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 John 4:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Romans 13:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Biblical Love? How To Walk In The Way Of Love Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024

Biblical love is willing to say a hard truth to someone in love, knowing that we may lose the friendship, but loving their soul more than their companionship. That’s real love. Niceness is a joke and a sham, compared to the glory of agape love.

Dave Simmons shared in his book about being a dad a time when he and his two kids went to a mall, and the mall had a petting zoo there. He had given each of his children, Brandon and Helen a quarter to enter, and then went to continue shopping. Soon he saw his daughter hadn’t gone in. He went to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Where’s The Love? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024

The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Galatians 6:10, James 2:1-20, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 John 4:1-21, Jeremiah 45:5, 1 Peter 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic